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2010 Map of Nichols Canyon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Nichols Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mining claims and water infrastructure define this arid landscape in Grant County, concentrated along the rugged drainage systems that feed toward the Gila River. Significant mineral activity is evident in the southern reaches, including the Black Bob Group Mine Remington Lode, Wilson Mine, and Consolation Mine. These sites, alongside the Winnie Claim, suggest a history of extraction focused on the complex geology near Deadman Ridge and the Lower Box Canyon.

Survival in this environment is supported by a network of isolated water sources and ranching landmarks. Named windmills like the Bar U Windmill, McHaffey Windmill, and Anderson Windmill are vital points on the map, providing water for livestock across areas like Harris Canyon and Davenport Canyon. The presence of Nichols Spring and various tanks, such as Mesa Tank, highlights the critical importance of reliable water access for local operations in this southwestern territory.